HomeMy WebLinkAbout6853 ORDINANCE NO. 6853
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 14.22.060
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE TO CREATE AN
EXCEPTION TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR ANNEXATIONS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 35.13 RCW establishes the procedures and requirements
that govern annexation of unincorporated areas into incorporated areas; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 35.10 RCW establishes the procedures and requirements
that govern annexation or transfer of areas from one city to another city; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 35A.14 RCW establishes the procedures and requirements
that govern annexation of unincorporated areas into incorporated code cities; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 14.22 of the Auburn City Code ("ACC") establishes the local
procedures and requirements for amending the comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 14.22.060.0 ACC lists the exceptions to the procedures for
amending the comprehensive plan and does not identify annexation as an exception; and
WHEREAS, amendments to Section 14.22.060.0 ACC are necessary in order to
establish annexation as an exception to the comprehensive plan amendment process.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That Section 14.22.060 of the Auburn
City Code is amended to read as attached in Exhibit A.
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Section 2. Constitutionality and Invalidity. If any section, subsection sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: APR 0 4 2022
PASSED: APR 0 4 2022
APPROVED: APR 0 4 2022
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST:
N NCY BA .,., Mayor
Shawn Campbell, MM , City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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Published:Wq 1, I, 2021, 1h Sfou' -"MAC
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14.22.060 Amendments and exceptions.
A. The comprehensive plan may only be amended pursuant to this chapter, no more
frequently than once each calendar year as part of the annual cycle established herein,
except as provided in subsection C of this section.
B. All amendments shall be considered concurrently so as to assess their cumulative
impact.
C. Exceptions. Pursuant to Chapter 35A.70 RCW, under the following circumstances,
amendments may be processed separately and in addition to the annual amendment
cycle:
1. If an emergency exists, which is defined as an issue of community-wide significance
that addresses the public health, safety, and general welfare;
2. To resolve an appeal of a comprehensive plan filed with the Growth Management
Hearings Board or with the court;
3. To adopt or amend a shoreline master program under the procedures set forth in
Chapter 90.58 RCW;
4. The initial adoption of a subarea plan or new element to the comprehensive plan;
5. The amendment of the capital facilities plan may occur concurrently with the
adoption or amendment of the city budget.
6. Amendments of the comprehensive plan that are conducted in conjunction with an
annexation as set forth in Titles 35 and 35A RCW.
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